What was found in Kissimmee's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5300 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 11/13 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 2000 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 12/13 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 720 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 12/13 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 240 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 149.35 µg/L 187% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 12/13 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 127 µg/L 212% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 12/13 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 27 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 10/13 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 7/13 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 7.77 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 3.2 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 3/13 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.8 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 5/13 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 2.7 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.9 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 4/13 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 4/13 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.3 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 4/13 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9100 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.4000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 2/13 | SYR4 |
| 2,4,5-TP | 0.1600 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Dinoseb | 0.1600 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 7 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.1200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.0940 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.0810 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0320 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.0300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.0120 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/13 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/13 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 13/13 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Kissimmee
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOHO WATER AUTHORITY EASTERN | 110,102 |
| TOHO WATER AUTHORITY-POINCIANA SYSTEM | 69,447 |
| TOHO WATER AUTHORITY WESTERN | 40,330 |
| PLEASANT HILL LAKES S/D | 2,957 |
| WHISPERING PINES MHP | 428 |
| GREAT OAK R.V. RESORT | 300 |
| CYPRESS COVE | 289 |
| PLEASANT HILL VILLAGE | 165 |
| MILL CREEK RV RESORT | 120 |
| EAST TOHO FKA BOGGY CREEK RESORT | 95 |
| BERMUDA MOBILE HOME PARK | 48 |
| KING'S MOBILE HOME PARK | 43 |
| KISSIMMEE RV PARK | 43 |
Frequently asked questions about Kissimmee tap water
Is Kissimmee tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants in the water serving Kissimmee. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Kissimmee?
13 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Kissimmee, Florida to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Kissimmee's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Kissimmee include Nitrate, Barium, Fluoride, Nitrite, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.